Sloan Levett • March 14, 2024A few short years ago, a consumer could only find plant-based alternative products at the local health store or an obscure corner of a grocery aisle. As far as a vegetarian option at a steakhouse or burger house, you would be out of luck. At one time many considered plant-based alternative foods to be the ... Read more
Fuller Landau team • January 29, 2024The food and beverage industry is entering a new phase in a world of evolving consumer demands and global challenges. Following a series of declines, the industry is finding itself at a crossroads and poised to transform in the months and years ahead, according to the 2024 Trend Report from Nourish Food Marketing. All indications ... Read more
Rosanna Lamanna • June 24, 2022The ongoing supply chain crisis continues to bring challenges for manufacturers and suppliers. Those same challenges can bring opportunities to rethink how food and beverage operations are managed. When the world saw a dramatic change in terms of consumer expectations, buying preferences and behaviours, businesses had to adapt. Many embraced user-f ... Read more
Bruce Roher • March 22, 2021Many well-established food companies have been impacted by three significant and converging consumer trends over the last few years. First, consumers are eating more meals and snacks at home because of the pandemic. Second, there has been a shift, particularly amongst younger shoppers, to purchase products from local or organic producers. Third, th ... Read more
Rosanna Lamanna • April 24, 2020Today’s abrupt new reality is shining a spotlight on the critical role the food and beverage industry plays in society. Grocery retailers and food suppliers have always been instrumental in providing a safe and reliable source of food, but now their role is more important than ever. The industry and its supply chain are being ... Read more
A few short years ago, a consumer could only find plant-based alternative products at the local health store or an obscure corner of a grocery aisle. As far as a vegetarian option at a steakhouse or burger house, you would be out of luck. At one time many considered plant-based alternative foods to be the ... Read more